Flagpole surrounded by three cannons cast in 1849 but never used in battle. The cannons are on a hilltop overlooking the West Newton Cemetery in West Newton, Pennsylvania. The cemetery, overlooking the Youghiogheny River and the Great Allegheny Passage Trail, is more akin to a scenic park than a traditional burial ground.
Installation Date:
04 Jul 1896
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Grand Army of the Republic - Post 623
Memorial War Era(s):
- Other
Memorial Condition:
Good
Location:
West Newton Cemetery 210 Vernon Street West Newton , PA 15089